Water Exercise

Why Water Exercise?

Water exercise classes, often called Aqua Fit, use the buoyancy and the natural resistive forces of water to strengthen both muscles and the cardiovascular system. Water exercise has proven to be one of the healthiest, most versatile whole-body workouts for top athletes, fitness enthusiasts, youth and seniors alike.

Aqua Fit at Burgess Instructional Pool: Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 9:00am
We offer a variety of class formats to activate your fitness goals. Our instructors provide an array of creative workout routines to keep each class interesting and challenging. We use a variety of music genres to enhance rhythm, flow, tempo and motivation. Every aspect of each class is designed to increase aerobic fitness and muscle tone while having fun in the water. Participants need no swimming ability to benefit from this class and all levels of fitness are welcomed. Before starting an aerobics routine or class check with your health care professional.

Schedule & Pricing for Burgess Pool Water Exercise

Schedule

Monday – Friday

8:00am – 9:00am

Pricing

Resident
Monthly Membership: $88
Senior Membership (60+): $70
Drop-In: $20

Non-Resident
Monthly Membership: $97
Senior Membership (60+): $77
Drop-In: $22

Bundling Programs
If you are a current member of Aqua Fit, you can add a Lap Swim Membership or purchase Lap Swim drop-ins for 50% off. For these discounts, please contact the Service Center.

Senior Discounts
Senior discounts are available for anyone 60 years of age and above for monthly memberships. For these discounts, please contact the Service Center. Senior discounts apply only to monthly rates.

Cancellations and Refunds
If you would like to cancel your monthly or quarterly AquaFit membership completely, please fill out the online Cancellation Form. Cancellation requests may also be taken in person through the Service Center, (650) 781-5525. Cancellation requests must be submitted by the last day of the current cycle (month) to terminate recurring payment/membership for the following billing cycle (month).

Our Aqua Fit Coaches

Sandy Bardas

Before retiring from fulltime work, I was a clinical pharmacist at Stanford Health Care. I was a pharmacist member of both the federal and state Disaster Medical Response Team where I have been deployed to hurricanes, floods, earthquakes and fires around the USA and its territories. I believe that my medical background assists me as a certified Aquatic Exercise Instructor. I am very interested in helping everyone to maintain fitness and wellness in an enjoyable, supportive and congenial environment.

Jenny Roost

I taught aquaerobics in college and medical school many moons ago. Now a practicing gastroenterologist, I am excited to return to the pool to engage others in a fitness work out that is accessible to all. I come to Burgess Pool via the Team Sheeper triathlon team which has done wonders for my own personal fitness including the inspiration to even do an ironman.

Irma Stadler

I was born and raised near Lucerne, Switzerland. I studied dressmaking and later rehabilitation nursing. I speak German, Italian and some Spanish, and French. I arrived in the US in the nineties and hold dual citizenship. have a love for open ocean swimming, triathlons, cycling, yoga, pilates, and long distance back packing. I am certified in sports massage, personal training, and aquatic exercise. I teach aqua exercise using a variety of music styles and genres. It brings me joy to teach aqua aerobics knowing that participants are getting fit and having fun here at Burgess Pool. Let’s work out and have a blast!

Elizabeth Watson-Semmons

I have always loved being in the water, especially warm water. I enjoy moving to dance music, laughing and singing. What better match could there be for aquafit. Sandy and Tim seemed to see that in me and persuaded me to join the team. Sandy has been mentoring me as I have developed my skills. I’m having a great time leading the smiley, enthusiastic group of folks that come to Burgess for warm water, musical fun.

Policies & FAQ

Policies

Reoccurring Payments
All payments are non-refundable. Each billing period is 30 days from the day the membership starts. There are no pro-rated refunds for mid-month cancellations.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellation requests must be submitted by the last day of current cycle (month) to terminate recurring payment/membership for the following billing cycle (month). Please fill out this form if you’re looking to cancel your membership. You may also cancel your membership in person with a Service Center representative.

Conduct Safety
Please help ensure a great experience for everyone. We encourage behavior that is respectful to the facility staff, lifeguards, instructors and all participants in a mature and thoughtful manner.

FAQs

Q: What temperature is the pool kept at?
A: The water is maintained at a warm 86 degrees. A great temperature for your recreational enjoyment.

Q: How should I dress for a workout?
A: If you are worried about wearing a bathing suit consider wearing leggings and athletic top or sun guard. Dress for coverage and warmth as needed. Wear pool shoes if you have neuropathy, foot numbness or pain. Shoes are also recommended for shallow water classes to aid in traction and rebounding. Otherwise bare foot water workouts are great exercise to move and strengthen the feet and ankles.

Q: I’m worried about sunscreen. What would you recommend?
A: During the summer season we recommend using sunscreen and wearing a hat and sunglasses in the pool. You will get better results if you apply sunblock 15 minutes before entering the water.

Q: Are water shoes necessary for a workout?
A: Wear pool shoes if you have neuropathy, foot numbness or pain. Shoes are also recommended for shallow water classes to aid in traction and rebounding. Otherwise bare foot water workouts are great exercise to move and strengthen the feet and ankles.

Q: How strenuous is the workout? Will we be fully submerged under water?
A: We invite you to work at a pace and intensity of your own choosing to meet your personal goals. Your head is never submerged under water however your hair and face might get splashed.

Q: Are there facilities to change in at the pool?
A: Yes. We have restrooms and a changing area plus showers for your use. Many participants wear a bathrobe or swim parka over their bathing suit and shower at home.

Pool Rules

General Pool Rules

No swimming allowed unless a lifeguard is on duty.
Children ages fourteen (14) and under must be supervised by an adult at all times while at the pool facility.
Children 5 years and under must have a parent/guardian in the pool, within arm’s reach at all times.
Roughhousing, shoving, and dunking are not allowed. No pushing or pulling into the pool, hitting with noodles or other objects.
No spins, flips, belly flops, back dives, or back jumps.
No long breath holding, hyperventilating, or extended underwater swimming is allowed.
No playing, swinging, jumping, or diving on stairs, ladders, or railings.
No diving into the Instructional Pool. Jump in feet first, facing forward only.
Water wings and other inflatable devices are not allowed. Only Coast Guard approved flotation devices are permissible and must be provided by the patron.
Non-toilet trained children must adhere to the double diaper policy. They must wear a water-proof diaper and a diaper cover; a swim suit over the diaper counts as a diaper cover.
Swimmers must wear proper swim attire at all times.
No glass or ceramic containers are allowed anywhere in the facility.
No running or skipping on deck. Walk at all times to avoid accidents.
No unauthorized swim lessons or coaching.
Please do not visit with or distract the lifeguards. If you have questions, inquire inside at the Front Desk.
Only lifeguards who are properly trained are allowed on lifeguard chairs.
No sitting on, pushing down, or swimming over lane lines.
Kickboards, pull buoys and fins provided by Menlo Swim and Sport are for lap swimming only. They are not allowed in open swim areas.
Starting blocks are for use by competitive programs only when directly supervised by a qualified coach.
No smoking (including electronic cigarettes), alcohol, or drugs allowed in the facility.
No food or drink on the pool deck. Eating is permitted on tables, benches and grassy areas.
Bicycles, skateboards, in-line skates, and other vehicles are not allowed to be operated in the pool area and must be walked while on deck.
No dogs or other pets are allowed in the facility except service animals.
Persons currently having active diarrhea or who have had active diarrhea within the previous 14 days shall not be allowed to enter the pool water.
Changing clothes on deck is not allowed.
In the event of an emergency, follow directions from the staff.
Any action or behavior that is deemed unsafe or inappropriate by the aquatics staff will not be allowed. All aquatics staff have full authority over guests using the pool area and as situations warrant, they may enforce rules not listed.
The Pool Manager on Duty may close the entire pool complex or any portion(s) of the pool complex, for any safety or maintenance reason.
Please respect the rights of others to feel safe and secure.
Please refrain from using profanity or offensive language, loud conversations or music, inappropriate public display of affection, or any other disruptive behavior
Admission price is for one entry only. No in and out privileges.
Menlo Swim and Sport, Team Sheeper, Inc. and City of Menlo Park are not responsible for any lost or stolen personal items and assume no liability for the loss or theft of a patron’s personal belongings.
Lockers are provided to secure personal belongings; guests may bring locks for use on lockers. All locks must be removed at the end of the day.

Facility Rules

Locker rooms will close 20 minutes after the pool closes.
Emergency doors are to remain closed and be used in case of emergency only.
Emergency doors, facility doors, storage areas, and safety equipment are not to be blocked by guests or objects.
Please dispose of all trash in receptacles provided.
Restrooms and locker rooms may not be used for loitering or other unintended uses. Cell phone use in locker rooms is prohibited
Offices and areas marked as “Employees Only” are not for use by the general public unless approved by staff.

Aqua Fit Program

Only participants who are registered for a class or program may attend.
Siblings of a participant may not join any class or program without registering.
During a class or registered program, parents must wait in designated areas. Please respect the instructors, counselors, or coaches, as well as the other participants of the class by avoiding any interruptions.
Participants and parents must follow all specific class and program policies unless otherwise specified.
For programs that require parents to sign in and out their children, ONLY a parent or designated guardian (over 18 years old) will be allowed to pick up and/or drop off the child unless otherwise communicated with staff.